A Rhythm And Blue Marathon, some recording sessions, and a dramatic managerial decision are among the highlights of this episode of What A Fab Day, the podcast telling you the day by day story of the Beatles. Today, we focus on the 3rd of February.

Episode Description

0:00 – Introduction.
0:23 – In 1961, the Beatles play the St. John’s Hall in Bootle.
0:51 – In 1962, the Beatles have an evening engagement at the Cavern Club in Liverpool.
1:00 – In 1963, the Beatles top the bill of the Rhythm And Blues Marathon at the Cavern Club.
1:32 – In 1964, the Beatles prepare the papers for their first US visit and play the Olympia Theatre in Paris.
1:58 – In 1966, Paul McCartney meets Stevie Wonder in London.
2:15 – In 1967, the Beatles keep working on A Day In The Life.
2:44 – In 1968, the Beatles start recording Lady Madonna in Abbey Road.
3:29 – In 1969, the Beatles meet Allen Klein and John Eastman and have a dramatic vote for their next manager.
4:44 – Ringo Starr starts shooting The Magic Christian.
5:50 – Allen Klein starts working on the offer to acquire NEMS.
6:17 – In 1970, Ringo Starr has a recording session for his Sentimental Journey album.
6:57 – Conclusion.

Thanks to Alessandro d’Amito, Chiara Colafemmina, Daniele Monterisi, Fabio Ingegno, and Mariella Tarantino.
Bibliography for the series.

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